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Chicago Teen Meets PCA at Bears Game, Then Makes a Big Ask q985online.com/chicago-teen-…

He Asked Cubs Star PCA for 100K Likes. What Happened Next Is Wild

After meeting Pete Crow-Armstrong at a Chicago Bears game, 18-year-old Messiah scored 250,000 TikTok likes and hopes the Cubs star will attend his 2027 graduation.

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Bears DE Montez Sweat calls suspension 'devastating,' accepts that it stains his career and clouds his future chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…

Bears DE Montez Sweat calls suspension 'devastating,' accepts that it stains his career and clouds...

The Bears have gotten 23 1/2 sacks over the equivalent of three seasons. If that number were doubled, this suspension would be merely a footnote. But if they already were questioning whether they’ve...

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Can the No. 3 Illini men meet sky-high expectations? What to know about Illinois basketball this season. chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…

Can the No. 3 Illini men meet sky-high expectations? What to know about Illinois basketball this...

A mix of returning talent from the Final Four team and promising newcomers gives Illinois the look of another contender entering the 2026-27 season.

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White Sox announce John Schriffen won't return as TV voice chicago.suntimes.com/white-s…

White Sox announce John Schriffen won't return as TV voice

Schriffen's three-year contract expired after the season, and the Sox won't pick up the option year.

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Tinley Park math teacher receives Chicago Bears Classroom Legend award chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…

Tinley Park math teacher receives Chicago Bears Classroom Legend award

Math teacher Mike Doody from Hilda Walker Intermediate School in Tinley Park receives Chicago Bears Classroom Legend award.

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Arnie Bielema, father of Illinois football coach, dies news-gazette.com/sports/arni…

Arnie Bielema, father of Illinois football coach, dies

Family was at his side

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Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans? chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…

Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?

The saga over where the future home of the Chicago Bears has become about more than just sports. For Republicans, and GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey in particular, it represents a political Hail...

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Freshman QB Michael Clayton II helps Illinois upset Oregon 21-10 in his 1st career start chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…

Freshman QB Michael Clayton II throws 2 TD passes to help Illinois upset Oregon 21-10 in 1st career...

Michael Clayton II threw two touchdown passes, Aidan Laughery ran for 123 yards and a TD and the Illinois defense delivered in a 21-10 win over Oregon on Saturday.

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Illini star David Mirkovic back in a boot but no setback Ivisic twins Stojakovic exit with injuries 247sports.com/college/illino…

Illini star David Mirkovic back in a boot but 'no setback'; Ivisic twins, Stojakovic exit with...

Mirkovic was on a scooter with his left foot back in a walking boot prior to Friday's exhibition loss to Baylor.

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IHSA Proposal Could Reshape Illinois High School State Playoffs for Public and Private Schools southernillinoisnow.com/2026…

IHSA Proposal Could Reshape Illinois High School State Playoffs for Public and Private Schools

The Illinois High School Association is considering a major change to the postseason structure for bracketed t...

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After Bears' latest win, we can say it: Chicago sports seems to be having a moment chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…

After Bears' latest win, we can say it: Chicago sports seems to be having a moment

When the Bears are good — they're 5-2 after beating the Patriots 30-24 — this place is on fire. But without them leading the way, it’s Sleepy City.

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Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24 cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cal…

Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24

Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 win.

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Bears pay tribute to Mike Ditka on 'Thursday Night Football' chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…

Bears pay tribute to Mike Ditka on 'Thursday Night Football'

The Bears handed out fake mustaches to fans, the first step in an evening full of tributes to the former player and coach.

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52nd Illinois House candidates differ on cash bail, school choice and Bears - Daily Herald dailyherald.com/20261022/ill…

52nd Illinois House candidates differ on cash bail, school choice and Bears

The race for the 52nd District Illinois House seat is a rematch between incumbent Republican state Rep. Marty McLaughlin and Democratic challenger Maria Peterson. McLaughlin, of Barrington Hills,...

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Ex-Bears kicker Robbie Gould steps down as coach at St. Viator chicago.suntimes.com/high-sc…

Ex-Bears kicker Robbie Gould steps down as coach at St. Viator

The Lions missed the IHSA playoffs in both of Gould's years in charge, going 2-7 this year and 1-8 in 2025.

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Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ season-opening 135-92 loss, including Caleb Wilson’s messy debut chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…

Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ season-opening 135-92 loss, including Caleb Wilson’s messy debut

This was Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson’s first night in the NBA. It was his first time out of the country. The firsts will end eventually. The learning won’t.

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Mirkovic making a name for himself nationally news-gazette.com/sports/mirk…

Mirkovic making a name for himself nationally

David Mirkovic was the fourth-leading vote getter among the Associated Press preseason All-Americans. Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down what it means for the Illinois forward

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What the Bears are doing to honor Mike Ditka on Thursday chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2…

What the Bears are doing to honor Mike Ditka on Thursday

Ditka died earlier this month.

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Shaw Media sports reporter killed in Kendall County crash shawlocal.com/kendall-county…

Shaw Media sports reporter killed in Kendall County crash

Robert Oesterle,57, of Morris, was killed Tuesday afternoon when the car he was driving collided with a semitruck in Lisbon Township, authorities said.

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For Chicago Bulls veteran Norman Powell, rebuilding team culture will take time: ‘I’m embracing it’ chicagotribune.com/2026/10/2…

For Chicago Bulls veteran Norman Powell, rebuilding team culture will take time: ‘I’m embracing it’

The Chicago Bulls are doing what they can to start on the right foot, embracing the hokey traditions necessary to bond for the long season ahead.

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